Jal Mahal or Water Palace in Middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The stunning Jal Mahal literally “Water Palace”, is built in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Originally built in 1699; the palace was later renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber. Jal Mahal palace is an architectural marvel displaying the best of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
The Massive Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The massive Jaigarh Fort also called the ‘Cheel ka Teela’ or ‘Hill of Eagles’ overlooking the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The current fort was built on a huge hill in the Aravalli range; by Sawai Jai Singh in 1726 to give greater protection to the Amer Fort located 400 mtrs below it; as well as the Jaipur palace complex part of the newly established Jaipur city, that eventually came to be known as City Palace Complex.
City Palace – The Cultural Heritage Landmark of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Part 2
Another palace inside the City Palace complex, is the Mubarak Mahal built by architect Lala Chiman Lal. Mubarak Mahal is famed for its hanging balcony and intricate carving in white marble and beige stone.
City Palace – The Cultural Heritage Landmark of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Part 1
The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court from Amber to Jaipur in 1727. The cultural heritage landmark of Jaipur was until 1949 the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
Haldighati – Scene of Epic Battle Between Maharana Pratap and Akbar
Haldighati is a mountain pass situated between the villages of Khamnore and Balicha in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, India. The mountain pass located in the Aravalli range connects the 2 cities of Rajsamand and Udaipur.
Chittorgarh Fort That Epitomizes Rajput Bravery
The Chittorgarh Fort, also called the Chittod Fort, is one of the biggest forts’ in India. The fort was the seat of power of Mewar state in Rajputana. Located in the present-day city of Chittorgarh, 233 km from Ajmer, midway between Delhi and Mumbai on the National Highway No. 8; it is spread across a hill 180 mtrs (590.6 ft) high with expanse of 280 hectare. Strategically built above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River,
Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Wind in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The massive palace built using red and pink sandstone, on the edge of City Palace as an extension, is part of the Zenana quarters or women’s chambers and is famed for its massive Jharokha or windows.
Stepwells of Rajasthan
Stepwells are wells or ponds in which the water is fetched by descending a set of steps to the water level. They are multi-storeyed stairwell. They are most common in western India particularly Rajasthan and Gujarat and are also found in the other more arid regions of the Indian subcontinent, extending into Pakistan. The construction […]
Havelis of Rajasthan – 1
Haveli are mansions known for beautifully crafted and designed intricate artwork. A haveli is a traditional townhouse, mansion, manor house, palace or fort with historical and architectural significance. The word haveli is derived from Arabic hawali, meaning “partition” or “private space”, popularised under during Mughal era. Later, haveli came to be used as a generic […]
Kurukshetra & Panipat – Battlefields that Reshaped India Forever
Kurukshetra & Panipat are the 2 important battlefields that reshaped India for ever. Both located 72 kms apart in Haryana, India; are the scene of epic battles. The epic ‘Battle of Mahabharat’ was fought between cousins Kaurav and Pandav in ancient times few thousand years ago at Kurukshetra. Panipat saw 3 huge battles in last […]
